📢 Workers’ News 638 | August 31, 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: 1️⃣ NEST (Nepal Street Vendors' Trade Union) expresses solidarity with the Nepal Kawad Entrepreneurs’ Association protest, opposing the displacement and mistreatment of street vendors and kawadi collectors in Kathmandu. 2️⃣ NIHWU (Nepal Independent Hotel, Casino & Restaurant Workers’ Union) holds its Central Secretariat meeting, discussing organizational strengthening, expansion, and publication plans. 3️⃣ GEFONT Tanahu District Assembly forms new committees under the leadership of Arjun Sunar and Moti Shrestha. 4️⃣ ITWAN (Independent Transport Workers’ Association of Nepal) Dang District honors transport leader Suresh Hamal during its district convention. 5️⃣ In Koshi Province, MP Sapana Pariyar raises concern over 300,000 informal sector workers not receiving minimum wages, urging immediate government action and reforms. 🎤 Thank you for watching & listening to Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #TradeUnion #LabourRights #InformalWorkers #StreetVendors #NEST #CUPPEC #NIHWU #ITWAN #KoshiProvince #WorkersVoice

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📢 Workers’ News 637 | August 29, 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: 1️⃣ Organizational Expansion in Gandaki Province – GEFONT-affiliated CUPPEC-Nepal launches a campaign in Myagdi, Parbat, and Baglung districts to expand membership, train workers on trade union knowledge, and raise awareness of labour laws. 2️⃣ Philippines Migrant Worker System – With over 10 million Filipinos abroad (1.9 million as domestic workers), the Philippines is seen as a global model in managing migrant labour. Skilled workers continue to earn higher wages due to their advanced expertise and proficiency in language. 3️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Hetauda Meeting – The municipal committee reviews past work and sets future plans at a meeting held at the GEFONT Hall. 4️⃣ Transport Workers’ Dialogue in Sudurpaschim – ITWAN and Nepal Transport Workers’ Union hold discussions with authorities on managing Dhangadhi Bus Park and improving passenger services during Dashain and Tihar festivals. 🎤 Thank you for watching & listening to Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnion #MigrantWorkers #LabourRights #TransportWorkers #Nepal #ITWAN #CUPPEC #constructionworkers

📢 Workers’ News 636 | August 28, 2025 Welcome to this edition of Workers’ News, prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 Headlines: 1️⃣ Training of Trainers in Mongolia FES Asia Pacific organized a Training of Trainers on the Power Resource Approach (PRA) for the Future of Work. GEFONT Secretary Smriti Lama presented practical experiences, while trade union leaders from Nepal, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Mongolia, and the Philippines participated. 2️⃣ Transport Workers’ Appeal ITWAN and other organizations urged the government not to enforce mandatory embossed number plates without RFID infrastructure, expressing readiness to support modernization in the transport sector. 3️⃣ QR Code System in Malaysia The Embassy of Nepal in Malaysia launched a QR code and complaint form system to address problems faced by Nepali migrant workers. 4️⃣ ILO–NRNA Agreement ILO and NRNA signed an agreement to collaborate on migrant workers’ capacity building, policy advocacy, and mental health. The agreement was signed by ILO Nepal Director Numan Ozcan and NRNA President Badri KC in Kathmandu. 🙏 Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News! Stay updated on workers’ rights, training, and union activities. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more updates on labour rights and trade union movements. 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnions #LabourRights #MigrantWorkers #ILO #NRNA #Nepal #WorkersVoice #FES #PRA #magnolia #itwan #migrantworkers #malaysia #QRCode

Workers’ News 634 | August 26, 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: ✅ On the occasion of Haritalika Teej 2025, GEFONT extends heartfelt greetings for happiness, peace, and prosperity to all sisters in Nepal and abroad. ✅ The JTUCC Women’s Committee organized a seminar in Kathmandu on climate change, just transition, and gender issues with participation from trade union leaders and experts. ✅ GEFONT-affiliated NIHWU and two other unions submitted a memorandum to the Finance Minister and Labour Secretary, demanding legal provisions to recover the 10% service charge lost by tourism and hotel workers. ✅ GEFONT conducted training on workplace gender-based violence and equality for cleaning sector workers in Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Kirtipur Municipality. 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News! 📢 Stay updated with workers’ voices, rights, and struggles. ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnion #LabourRights #SocialJustice #Teej2025 #ClimateChange #GenderEquality #JTUCC #JustTransition #NIHWU #10PercentServiceCharge #NGCEU

📢 Workers’ News 635 | August 27, 2025 Welcome to this episode of Workers’ News, prepared by workers, for workers! ✨ Highlights of this episode: 1️⃣ UNITRAV Felicitation Program – GEFONT-affiliated UNITRAV honored newly elected members of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). GEFONT President Binod Shrestha congratulated Mingma Gyarbu Sherpa (First Vice President), Jenjen Lama, and Sandesh Sherpa, urging them to work for workers’ and mountaineers’ rights. 2️⃣ Training on Workplace Gender-Based Violence – GEFONT organized training in Suryabinayak Municipality, Bhaktapur, for cleaning sector workers. Speakers highlighted the importance of dignity, awareness, and unity in the sector. 3️⃣ Labour Migration Policy 2025 – The Government of Nepal has decided that labour migration disputes and compensation cases will now be legally resolved through District Administration Offices and District Courts, as per the newly approved National Labour Migration Policy. 🙏 Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News! Stay updated on workers’ rights, training, and union activities. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more updates on labour rights and trade union movements. 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #TradeUnions #LabourRights #GenderEquality #MigrationPolicy #UNITRAV #NMA #genderequality #NationalLabourMigrationPolicy #NGCEU